tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post3063612163313196115..comments2023-06-28T22:58:28.247+10:00Comments on Sixth In Line: Visions of tortureElisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post-50930075639675935902012-08-24T17:04:28.642+10:002012-08-24T17:04:28.642+10:00I hope our cat comes home, Monica. It's hard ...I hope our cat comes home, Monica. It's hard to believe yours returned after three months. There's hope for us still.<br /><br />Thanks, Monica. Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post-6082481646603589692012-08-22T23:44:19.866+10:002012-08-22T23:44:19.866+10:00Oh how i feel for you Elisabeth. Maybe you remembe...Oh how i feel for you Elisabeth. Maybe you remember my post about our cat missing and how he came back home after 3 (!) months. Everyday still as i look at him i am so grateful he came back home safely. I keep my fingers crossed, hoping your cat will be back home soon too.<br />Hugs!Momo Luna S!gnalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170657311754852851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post-60261704386419913562012-08-03T17:09:11.563+10:002012-08-03T17:09:11.563+10:00I hope you're right, Robert. Thanks.I hope you're right, Robert. Thanks.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post-4330159929951569142012-08-03T15:06:18.759+10:002012-08-03T15:06:18.759+10:00Don't get despondent, pets disappear all the t...Don't get despondent, pets disappear all the time; it's common.R.H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04639593801088008224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post-30263342917035393412012-08-03T15:02:54.151+10:002012-08-03T15:02:54.151+10:00It's pet friendly.
Someone has taken him in,...It's pet friendly. <br /><br />Someone has taken him in, it's like an ex-marital affair, exciting at first. When it slumps he'll come back.<br /><br />I do hope so.R.H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04639593801088008224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post-14951909961974525852012-08-03T07:40:00.960+10:002012-08-03T07:40:00.960+10:00However far the cat;'s moved, Robert, I fear i...However far the cat;'s moved, Robert, I fear it might be permanent. We're past the two weeks absent mark, so it's not looking good. <br /><br />By the way, I'm not sure sure where the cat was born but I'm pretty certain it wasn't in Camberwell, however much you imagine he suits the neighbourhood. <br /><br />Thanks, Robert.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post-3892728045973759222012-08-02T22:49:18.016+10:002012-08-02T22:49:18.016+10:00That looks a real Camberwell cat. I doubt he'l...That looks a real Camberwell cat. I doubt he'll move far.R.H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04639593801088008224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post-15324853276486889842012-08-01T09:54:09.418+10:002012-08-01T09:54:09.418+10:00I paraphrased my brother's story, Cuban. Ther...I paraphrased my brother's story, Cuban. There was a lot more to it - sadness as you say, interlaced with hope. <br /><br /> And so it is for the cat, we keep on hoping.<br /><br />I trust you're enjoying the Olympics in London.<br /><br />Thanks, Cuban.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post-83921661225747905122012-08-01T09:52:09.208+10:002012-08-01T09:52:09.208+10:00It seems we are not alone in losing our cats, Eliz...It seems we are not alone in losing our cats, Elizabeth, judging from the responses here, including yours. There are several who know the experience of the cat who disappears. Some have been lucky - the cat comes back - others like you, less so. A year after the event I don't suppose you can hope to see your cat again. I hope we don't suffer the same fate but it's possible.<br /><br />Thanks for your good wishes, Elizabeth.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post-22215517872295885652012-08-01T09:25:10.749+10:002012-08-01T09:25:10.749+10:00I can understand your cats going off missing after...I can understand your cats going off missing after the earthquake, Marja. Such an event must have really thrown them. How good then that they came back. As for my brother, his story is amazing but it's hard to extract much from him. He prefers sanitised versions of events.<br /><br />Thanks, Marja.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post-50971081599465294882012-08-01T09:23:00.036+10:002012-08-01T09:23:00.036+10:00I've not heard of people coating a cat in garl...I've not heard of people coating a cat in garlic and oil to confuse their abilities to make their way home, River. amazing. If our cat were your daughter's cat's age I'd feel more reconciled to the possibility he's gone off to die, but he's half that age. <br /><br />Who knows? He might still reappear.<br /><br />Thanks, River.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post-20661036964658860092012-08-01T09:19:53.400+10:002012-08-01T09:19:53.400+10:00RWP's wonderful fantasy of our cat showing up ...RWP's wonderful fantasy of our cat showing up as a lay missionary tickles my fancy, too, Karen. If only it were possible.<br /><br />Thanks, Karen.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post-39222660466575979422012-08-01T09:13:42.567+10:002012-08-01T09:13:42.567+10:00Lucky you, Glenn, to be able to enjoy the company ...Lucky you, Glenn, to be able to enjoy the company of such a strong and healthy kitten. I'd be happy if such a fate awaited our cat, as long as we could know he was well cared for and loved. It's the not knowing that's so hard.<br /><br />Thanks, Glenn.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post-21389993920581965272012-08-01T09:11:42.266+10:002012-08-01T09:11:42.266+10:00Our cat is/was relatively young, Andrew, maybe sev...Our cat is/was relatively young, Andrew, maybe seven or eight years at most and he seemed healthy enough. But you never know. <br /><br />We once had a cat who did as yours did, took herself off under a bush to die and we found here then later once she was dead and it seemed a good way to go.<br /><br /> If only we knew that this was our cat's fate. As sad as it might be, at least it is a dignified ending. And you're right : there are also those foxes. A sick animal would be easy prey - perish the thought.<br /><br />Thanks, Andrew.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post-34229707312915696792012-08-01T09:02:28.022+10:002012-08-01T09:02:28.022+10:00Now your missing cat story has a sad ending - haun...Now your missing cat story has a sad ending - haunted forever, Ms Sparrow. I hope that's not our fate, but it may be.<br /><br />Was it curiosity that drove our cat away? I can't say.<br /><br />Thanks, Ms SparrowElisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post-8935014011105355172012-08-01T09:00:21.449+10:002012-08-01T09:00:21.449+10:00He is a good looking cat, as you say Kirk, and eve...He is a good looking cat, as you say Kirk, and ever so innocent.<br /><br />Thanks for your good wishes.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post-5028761523750897292012-08-01T08:59:11.383+10:002012-08-01T08:59:11.383+10:00Your missing cat story has a happy ending, Hannah....Your missing cat story has a happy ending, Hannah. I hope ours turns out the same. It's winter here too and the nights get very cold. <br /><br />I'd be so pleased to wake one morning and find our grey cat up a tree, mid miaow.<br /><br />Thanks Hannah.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post-90632677282446229222012-08-01T08:56:24.750+10:002012-08-01T08:56:24.750+10:00Still no sign of the cat, Pat, and so the wait con...Still no sign of the cat, Pat, and so the wait continues. Thanks for your good wishes.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post-65013515485502772572012-08-01T08:47:38.476+10:002012-08-01T08:47:38.476+10:00I suppose whether or not we or our cats matter is ...I suppose whether or not we or our cats matter is for each of us to decide, Snow. It's subjective. In truth I reckon we all matter, cats and people but I suppose again their are degrees. <br /><br />Thanks, Snow.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post-30846081972114196232012-08-01T04:50:21.040+10:002012-08-01T04:50:21.040+10:00Although your story is laced with the sadness of y...Although your story is laced with the sadness of your cat's disappearance, there's a glimmer of hope that shines through. It might be rooted in your brother's conversion to missionary.<br /><br />I loved your post, but at the same time here's wishing you the best fo luck in the world with your cat.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post-46506632908309092822012-07-31T08:35:59.415+10:002012-07-31T08:35:59.415+10:00I thought of you recently Kath when one of my daug...I thought of you recently Kath when one of my daughters who may be shipping off overseas next year with her little family told me they will most likely bring along their two cats as well. You took your dog as I recall. I think to take a pet along with you on such migrations could only be helpful for all. As for the idea of our cat's being away on holidays, it's a lovely one. I'll try to hold onto that possibility.<br /><br />Thanks, Kath.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post-33339049669635770832012-07-31T08:32:34.816+10:002012-07-31T08:32:34.816+10:00Thanks for the good wishes, Lucychili.Thanks for the good wishes, Lucychili.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post-88301252898482062972012-07-31T08:31:37.109+10:002012-07-31T08:31:37.109+10:00We keep on wishing, Joanne, but so far no arrivals...We keep on wishing, Joanne, but so far no arrivals for breakfast. The cat is microchipped which might help but so far no luck.<br /><br />Thanks, Joanne.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post-60802592487059853412012-07-31T08:30:11.403+10:002012-07-31T08:30:11.403+10:00The thought of our cat as a lay missionary in New ...The thought of our cat as a lay missionary in New Guinea is a novel one, Rhymeswithplague and one to enjoy in a midst all this gloom. Thanks.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28133718.post-72776580554429465122012-07-31T08:28:07.153+10:002012-07-31T08:28:07.153+10:00I'm hopeful that no one has hurt our cat, Jim,...I'm hopeful that no one has hurt our cat, Jim, unless of course he has been hit by a car. Your sad story of Tom offers a salutary message. Accidents can happen. <br /><br />Our back yard feels strange at the moment, not only because it's winter but also because I keep expecting the grey cat to materialise. He does not appear and the place looks strangely empty as a consequence. <br /><br />As for grief I'm in the middle of it now. As the days move into a second week I'm beginning to lose hope for the cat's return. When i was young i was passionate about animals. while my girls were growing u and i had so much on my plate I did not care so much for them, As I get older and life slows down, if only a tiny but I have more time, I'm more concerned about the animals, and like you I enjoy it when they seemingly pop up from nowhere. Mind you, I did not enjoy the decapitated rat I found on the kitchen floor the other morning, nor do I enjoy the sight of the odd disemboweled possum. the cats are killers after all and survival of the fittest can be ugly.<br /><br />Thanks, Jim.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.com